Authentic Italian Pasta & Pizza Recipes You Can Make at Home ✅
Authentic Italian Pasta & Pizza Recipes You Can Make at Home
Italy is known worldwide for its delicious cuisine, especially pasta and pizza. With fresh ingredients and simple techniques, you can bring a taste of Italy right into your kitchen. Here are some classic recipes to try.
1. Classic Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Ingredients:
12 oz spaghetti
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped
Grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until golden.
3. Add red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Toss the drained spaghetti in the garlic oil mixture.
5. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
2. Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients:
12 oz fettuccine
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions:
1. Cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente.
2. In a pan, melt butter over medium heat, then add cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
3. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
4. Add cooked fettuccine and toss to coat evenly.
5. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.
3. Margherita Pizza
Ingredients:
1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
Fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
2. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface.
3. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
4. Arrange mozzarella slices and basil leaves on top.
5. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
4. Pepperoni Pizza
Ingredients:
1 pizza dough
1/2 cup tomato sauce
8 oz shredded mozzarella
20-25 slices of pepperoni
1 tsp dried oregano
Olive oil for brushing
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
2. Roll out dough and place on a pizza pan.
3. Spread tomato sauce over dough and top with mozzarella.
4. Arrange pepperoni slices and sprinkle with oregano.
5. Brush edges with olive oil.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese melts and crust turns golden.
Tips for Perfect Pasta & Pizza
Use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
Don’t overcook pasta—it should be al dente.
Preheat the oven to ensure a crispy pizza crust.
Experiment with toppings and sauces for unique
